Hello all, this is my first post.
I have joined the site because I am looking for help with an unbranded tablet that I have.
I would like to use this tablet as a very basic wall mounted control point for google home, in order to control my smart lights and other smart devices.
However, the tablet is old and has an old version of android. Subsequently it appears that google home cannot be installed on it.
It will also not update to a newer version, potentially because the 'firmware' is unsupported? I am unsure because this is all very new to me.
Because the tablet doesn't appear to have a 'brand', I am struggling to find any support or step by step instructions.
I know very little about 'flashing, roms, rooting etc., however I have managed to root it through kingo, but don't know what needs to happen next.
The device info is:
Model: N98
Allwinner A33 quadcore,
Android 4.4.2 (kitkat?)
Firmware: V2.0
Kernal ver' 3.4.39
Build number: astar_y3-eng 4.4.2 KVT49L 20151208 test-keys
I've also included a couple of photos of its motherboard.
Any help would be greatly appreciated and what steps I need to take just to get google home up and running on it,
thank you very much in advance
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Hello all.
I have a Ouku Horizon (p801w) bought through Lichtinthebox.com
I am very happy but I would like a other version of Android.
I'm no expert on this, so I ask your help.
Now I have:
Android 2.2.2
Baseband version iris_p800w_V1.20
Kernel 2.6.35.7 root @ scm-Perf # 3
Build number FRG83g
software version iris_p801w_V1.21
Hardware version IRIS_MP
I would like Gingerbread, but a newer version of Froyo is also good.
would you like to give to a HOW_TO?
hi
did you were able to rooted it?
I rooted mine but when I tried to backup the rom so I can flash a new one
it boot loops now I'm stuck...
boot ouku horizon : universal Androot still doesn't work
i tried androot on my ouku and it doesn't work. you say you managed to root it?
how did you do?
i'm on linux mint and my phone in on froyo.
I obviously tried to boot with the latest version of superoneclick. it opens properly etc BUT it keeps saying "waiting for device"
regards
How to get Root to flash this phone as described in the Russian forum forum.china-iphone.ru in this topic viewtopic.php?f=37&t=14382
careful though
i sure don't understand russian. according google translation, this just tells you how to use superoneclick on your ouku.
with me it didn't work so far.
i'm trying again and i'll come back with more info if it works. if there is no more message after that one, just make a educated guess.
I searched and found a thread about how to root my device and install firmware. So, I rooted first which worked. Then I tried a firmware from this site, namely MaPan7650B. When I did this my tablet boots up like all is well but my touch screen does not respond anymore. So, I need help removing this firmware to go back to defaults. I have no idea how to do it.
I'm desperate.
SPECS:
Android Tablet 7''
Model number: WM8850-mid
Android version: 4.0.3
Kernel Version: 3.0.8
Build Number: 4.0.3 ICS Ver1.3.0-20120911.025941
iboga said:
I searched and found a thread about how to root my device and install firmware. So, I rooted first which worked. Then I tried a firmware from this site, namely MaPan7650B. When I did this my tablet boots up like all is well but my touch screen does not respond anymore. So, I need help removing this firmware to go back to defaults. I have no idea how to do it.
I'm desperate.
SPECS:
Android Tablet 7''
Model number: WM8850-mid
Android version: 4.0.3
Kernel Version: 3.0.8
Build Number: 4.0.3 ICS Ver1.3.0-20120911.025941
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First, you should need to know which actual model of your MID.
MaPan & a few variants model mostly came from Eken W70 by different modules, mostly they change using different Touch Panel Chip Controller, you should have know it.
Even Eken W70 is came from different PCB version that they modified the board quite frequently.
Try to browse the "FirmwareInstall\config" folder, you should see the Brand name & Model no. .fwc file.
To select the right one to flash your device is just put the "+" in front the .fwc file.
If you haven't found one suitable, just try to search the different source of W70 WM8850 firmware, you might see a collection of different .fwc config file there.
Give a few tries, then you should able to find out what Touch Panel Controller is using.
I have the Motorola Razr HD LTE (Canadian on Rogers wireless)
Basically, this was my phone and I got 2 of them. I rooted both only used one as my actual phone the other as a backup (and also to play around with, flash custom roms and basically learn/fail/succeed as it was my first time rooting) as luck would have it my phone at the time broke and was and has been replaced with probably 15 devices since then...
I have always loved and kept this phone around - the HDMI output was always a favourite feature of mine (Chromecast has made this much easier on my Nvidia Shield TV (running 5.1.1 not AndroidTV obviously)
Sorry for the rambling I will get to the point...
My device is the XT925
Android Version 4.2.2
Baseband Version: VANQUISH_U_BP_100700.220.65.33P
Kernel Version:
3.0.93-gca4c45c
[email protected] #1
CyanogenMod version: 10.1.3-xt925
Build number: cm_xt925-userdebud 4.2.2 JDQ39E
eng.jenkins.20130923.21422 test-keys
I used the motorola website to get my bootloader unlocked
I believe somewhere down the line my IMEI was erased and it currently displays 0 - I do have my IMEI visible under my sim tray slot and also on the original box.
I would basically like to return my device to stock - I have spent the past 2 years occasionally checking here and other sites looking for stock and believe i was able to download it today from firmware.center
I downloaded
7.7.1Q-144_VQL_S3-49_USERSIGNED_CANADA_SIGNCanadaIRDUnlk_USAVANQURGRCANA005.0R_CFC_fastboot.xml.zip
I only have access to a Mac or Ubuntu 15.10
The device ALWAYS restarts to the AP FASTBOOT SCREEN whenever the battery dies or I restart the device
My recovery is CWM 6.0.4.4
Can anyone tell me if i am looking in the right place?
I am going in the right direction?
is the firmware i downloaded the correct one i should be using so i don't brick my phone?
is there anything i didnt include in this post that is needed to help me?
THANK YOU to anyone who replies to me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797116
Preamble:
Hello everyone, I'm essentially a complete novice when it comes to mobile phone operating systems and my head is spinning a bit right now. To keep a long story short: My mother came to me today and said she had managed to accidentally delete every picture on her phone (~5 years worth)...
So I've spent all night looking into the various terminology / practices for getting 'deleted' data off Android phones (Rooting, Nandroid, Bootlader, tons of recovery / root programs, etc). I'm just getting confused on all the programs for all the approaches on all the phone types (and even different builds of the same phone).
Just the question:
After doing this research, I'm not even sure if this phone can currently / ever be rooted. It seems its either got a 'rare' or new combination of system specs that no one seems to have info on, and that Verizon is apparently notorious for locking down their phones which greatly limits what I can do. So, I'm just trying to determine if there is even anything that can be done now (if not, could it be done 'later'?) and if it can be what is the most prudent course of action.
Phone Specs:
Brand:
Samsung
Type:
Galaxy S6
Model:
SM-G920V
Carrier:
Verizon
Android Version:
7.0
Android secruty Patch level:
March 1, 2018
Baseband version:
G920VVRU4DRE1
Kernel Version:
3.10.61
[email protected] #1
Mon May 14 20:52:00 KST 2018
Build Number:
NRD90M.G920VVRU4DRE1
Hardware Version:
G920V.07
What I've tried so far:
I initially tried a recovery program - DiskDigger (which is paired with OneClickRoot), it could not root properly, so I just grabbed the 'preview thumbnails' of what it did find just so I had something. I then looked at KingRoot (did not state it was compatible), then KingoRoot for both the APK and Desktop versions which do claim 7.0 compatibility (APK goes black at 90%, and Desktop failed and would fail and crash on any second attempt).
Was going to try PingPongRoot but decided I should make a real backup first (still working on that), and noticed that while this program specific seems geared to Samsung Galaxy S6s, my build isn't listed as compatible.
boddole said:
Preamble: Hello everyone, I'm essentially a complete novice when it comes to mobile phone operating systems and my head is spinning a bit right now......
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I don't have this device but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3110220
Good Luck!
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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
I'm really hoping someone here can help me with this. I was recently given an Insignia Tablet model NS-14T004.When I got it charged, and began looking at the apps, etc it was running, I started trying to update it, only to find out about it's history with Best Buy, being discontinued by Insignia, not supported for updates, etc. It currently has Android 4.2.2 OS, so is it possible for me to update it to run a more modern version, and if so, can I get some help with it, please? Thank you
The steps you've to do
Check tablet's bootloader is unlockable
If unlockable then find a Custom Recovery suitable to your tablet
If found then find a Custom ROM suitable to your tablet
If found
Unlock booloader
Flash Custom Recovery
Flash Custom ROM
Thanks, I'll start looking that stuff over now